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ARDT Stock Chart & Stats
$11.30
$0.22(2.11%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$11.30
$0.22(2.11%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$7.71 - $15.48
Previous CloseN/A
Volume957.16K
Average Volume (3M)417.34K
Market Cap
$1.59B
Enterprise Value$3.34B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$724.48M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.27B
Price to Earnings (P/E)20.5
Beta0.61
Next Earnings
Nov 11, 2026EPS Estimate
0.24Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.55
Shares Outstanding141,045,910
10 Day Avg. Volume410,710
30 Day Avg. Volume417,337
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.23
Price to Book (P/B)0.74
Price to Sales (P/S)0.20
P/FCF Ratio4.81
Enterprise Value/Market Cap2.10
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.52
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.74
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.32
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$12.29Price Target Upside8.72% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering9
EPS Forecast (FY)0.96
Revenue Forecast (FY)$6.46B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Liquidity And Low Net LeverageSubstantial liquidity and low net leverage provide Ardent with financial flexibility to manage operating volatility, fund targeted investments, and absorb reimbursement or volume pressure. This balance-sheet capacity also supports continued execution of efficiency initiatives without relying heavily on incremental borrowing.
Identified Cost Savings And Payer ImprovementThe expanded IMPACT program and measurable payer-contracting benefit provide concrete levers to protect earnings against volume pressure. These actions can improve the economics of existing operations, strengthen reimbursement, and support margin resilience as savings reach full run rate.
Operational Technology Productivity GainsEarly virtual-care and ambient-documentation results indicate that Ardent is applying technology to improve workforce productivity and care-process efficiency. If scaled across its network, these initiatives could lower administrative intensity, support clinician capacity, and create durable operating leverage.
Bears Say
Sharp TTM Revenue Contraction And Thin MarginsThe sharp TTM revenue decline and modest profitability reduce the cushion available to absorb further operating setbacks. Thin, declining margins make earnings more sensitive to changes in patient volumes, reimbursement, and expenses, limiting the company’s ability to convert growth into durable profit.
Persistent Volume, Yield, And Exchange PressureBroad volume softness combined with lower revenue per adjusted admission creates pressure on both the top line and the profitability of delivered services. The exchange-related headwind and weaker mix may persist over several quarters, increasing dependence on cost savings and payer actions to sustain results.
Weakening Free-cash-flow QualityThe steep TTM free-cash-flow decline and incomplete conversion of accounting earnings into cash raise questions about the durability of current earnings quality. Weaker cash generation can constrain reinvestment, debt reduction, and shareholder returns if operating conditions remain pressured.
Ardent Health Partners, Inc. News
ARDT FAQ
What was Ardent Health Partners, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Ardent Health Partners, Inc. lowest stock price was $7.71 and its highest was $15.48 in the past 12 months.
What is Ardent Health Partners, Inc.’s market cap?
Ardent Health Partners, Inc.’s market cap is $1.59B.
When is Ardent Health Partners, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Ardent Health Partners, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 11, 2026 which is in 30 days.
How were Ardent Health Partners, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Ardent Health Partners, Inc. released its earnings results on Aug 04, 2026. The company reported $0.12 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.182 by -$0.062.
Is Ardent Health Partners, Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Ardent Health Partners, Inc.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Ardent Health Partners, Inc. pay dividends?
Ardent Health Partners, Inc. does not currently pay dividends.
What is Ardent Health Partners, Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Ardent Health Partners, Inc.’s EPS estimate is 0.24.
How many shares outstanding does Ardent Health Partners, Inc. have?
Ardent Health Partners, Inc. has 141,045,910 shares outstanding.
What happened to Ardent Health Partners, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Ardent Health Partners, Inc. reported an EPS of $0.12 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.182. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.814%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Ardent Health Partners, Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in ARDT
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Ardent Health Partners, Inc. Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$12.29 (8.72% Upside)
$12.29 (8.72% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
ARDT Sentiment 75%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 862.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-21.19%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
5.21%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
5.03%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Ardent Health Partners, Inc.
Ardent Health, Inc. owns and operates a network of hospitals and clinics that provides healthcare services in the United States. The company offers general and specialty services, including internal medicine, general surgery, cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, women’s services, neurology, urology, and emergency services within inpatient and ambulatory care settings. It also operates a network of ambulatory facilities and telehealth services, including primary care and specialty care clinics, ambulatory surgery centers, urgent care centers, free-standing emergency departments, and diagnostic imaging centers. The company operates acute care hospitals, including rehabilitation hospitals and surgical hospitals. Ardent Health, Inc. was formerly known as Ardent Health Partners, Inc. and changed its name to Ardent Health, Inc. in June 2025. The company was founded in 2001 and is based in Brentwood, Tennessee. Ardent Health, Inc. is a subsidiary of EGI-AM Investments, L.L.C.
ARDT Company Deck
ARDT Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call presented a balanced but constructive view: management acknowledged notable near-term volume headwinds (April–May softness, exchange-related pressure and mix-driven revenue declines) but highlighted strong cash generation, a disciplined cost and IMPACT program that raised savings targets to over $70M, concrete payer contract gains (one renewal adding $5M–$10M of EBITDA), significant reductions in contract labor (down 42%), and early operational/technology wins (virtual care and ambient documentation). Management reiterated confidence in meeting full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance by offsetting an estimated ~$25M volume headwind with $20M–$30M of identified actions, and emphasized stronger Q3 prospects as savings run-rate ramps. Given the number and materiality of actionable positives and the firm plan to offset volume pressures, the tone was constructive and execution-focused despite ongoing macro risks.View all ARDT earnings summariesARDT Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$12.29
▲(8.72% Upside)
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Ownership Overview
2.80% Insiders
3.78% Mutual Funds
65.98% Other Institutional Investors
23.95% Public Companies and
Individual Investors